Description: An excellent opportunity to join a well-established business based in North Hull, Kingston Recruitment are currently looking to source an experienced accounts assistant who is knowledgeable with full payroll process. In this role, you'll be an essential part of keeping things running smoothly by handling payroll, managing accounts payable, maintaining records and supporting subcontractor processing when needed. You’ll work closely with our team to ensure everything is accurate, efficient, and compliant with regulations. DUTIES 1. Managing the Purchase Ledger: o You’ll process and code supplier invoices, making sure everything is entered correctly and in line with our internal processes. o Reconciling supplier statements will be part of your daily routine to ensure all invoices are accounted for and any discrepancies are quickly resolved. o You’ll ensure that payments are made on time, and you’ll help prepare payment runs, both for BACS and cheques. o Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers will be key, as will keeping their records up-to-date and resolving any queries they have. o You’ll keep an eye on outstanding balances, ensuring that everything is managed effectively. 2. Processing Payroll: o You’ll lead on processing PAYE payroll, ensuring employees' timesheets, bonuses, and deductions are accurately recorded. o You’ll work with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payments to staff and assist with statutory payroll returns (e.g., PAYE and National Insurance). o Responding to employee payroll questions and resolving any issues quickly will be part of your day-to-day. 3. Supporting Subcontractor Processing (Holiday/Sickness Cover): o When needed, you’ll help with processing subcontractor invoices, ensuring all documentation is in place and compliant with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) regulations. o You’ll verify payments to subcontractors, prepare paperwork for payment runs, and reconcile subcontractor accounts. o Communication with subcontractors to resolve any invoicing discrepancies will be a key part of the role, as well as ensuring that CIS returns are filed correctly and on time. 4. Maintaining Property Portfolio Records: o You’ll keep financial records up-to-date for our property portfolio using Sage software, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately. o Part of your role will be raising and managing recharged expenses to tenants according to lease terms, ensuring everything is billed correctly and promptly. o You’ll track outstanding invoices, following up with tenants as needed to make sure payments are received. o VAT returns will also fall under your responsibilities, ensuring they are processed and reviewed in compliance with tax regulations. 5. General Accounting and Admin Support: o You’ll assist with maintaining the general ledger, ensuring accounts are reconciled regularly. o During month-end and year-end, you’ll support the finance team with the closing process and help prepare reports for management. o Keeping the filing system in order (both physical and digital) and supporting the team with any additional tasks or projects will be part of your role Qualifications/Attributes • Experience: Previous experience in payroll, accounts payable, or a similar accounting role is helpful. • Skills: A good working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero) and Excel will set you up for success. • Attention to Detail: You’ll need to be someone who takes pride in getting the details right, especially when handling financial data. • Communication: Strong communication skills will be essential as you’ll be liaising with suppliers, employees, and other departments. • Team Player: We work closely together, so you’ll need to be someone who enjoys collaborating and supporting others. • Time Management: This is a fast-paced role, so being able to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines is important. • Confidentiality: Handling sensitive financial and employee data with care and discretion is essential Hours/Days: 0800 – 1700 Monday to Friday Permanent Please follow us on Twitter to get our latest job alerts KingstonRecLtd Kingston Recruitment Ltd is one of the longest established privately owned agencies in East Yorkshire, established in 1985. REC Qualified Team of Experts with a combined experience of over 120 years Suppliers to the leading organisations in the area from internationals to SME’s, plus the public sector including Local Government and the medical profession. Specialises in Commercial, Manufacturing and Technical Recruitment with the flexibility to recruit across all other sectors Permanent jobs, temporary jobs, plus fixed term contracts always available. A long history of delivering an honest and transparent recruitment service across the Humber region. A place where people matter. This vacancy is being advertised by Kingston Recruitment on behalf of our client. The services advertised by Kingston Recruitment are those of an Employment Business or Employment Agency. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days of submitting your CV then unfortunately your application has not been successful